diff --git a/skills/gifgrep/SKILL.md b/skills/gifgrep/SKILL.md
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--- a/skills/gifgrep/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/gifgrep/SKILL.md
@@ -73,6 +73,12 @@ Output
 - `--json` prints an array of results (`id`, `title`, `url`, `preview_url`, `tags`, `width`, `height`)
 - `--format` for pipe-friendly fields (e.g., `url`)
 
+GIF asset hygiene
+
+- Before recommending or using an animated GIF URL, verify it resolves successfully, has `Content-Type: image/gif`, and is actually animated (multiple frames or loop metadata; e.g. inspect with `file`, `identify`, or a small script).
+- Record attribution/license/source URL alongside the asset.
+- Do not hotlink when a local asset is needed: download/copy it into the project and reference the local file.
+
 Environment tweaks
 
 - `GIFGREP_SOFTWARE_ANIM=1` to force software animation